Joel WILKINSON

2013 Digest:   Super athlete who is still learning the game but has some outstanding physical attributes. One of the best performers in endurance, strength and speed in all the Suns' testing over summer and played some important roles last season. Will look to play down back or in a run with role in midfield but the competition for places in the side will be strong.

2013 NAB Cup:   Will be asked to play a few different roles but looked OK as a run-with specialist.

2013 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1	StK	Matched on Saad. Ankle troubled him and required attention.	5
2	Syd	Didn’t see much of the ball, but had some good moments off half back.	5
3	Bris	Very impressive in the back half and did well on Zorko.	7
4	Port	Subbed out in second quarter with an ankle injury.	1
5		Ankle.
6		Ankle.
7		Ankle.
8	NEAFL	Dominated off half-back, provided a lot of run.	–
9	NEAFL	Played first half in defence and provided his usual dash.	–
10	Geel	Shadowed Motlop and did the job well on him all night.	6
11	NM	Ran hard to be an option but a little shaky with the footy.	3
12	Ess	Controlled Crameri until an ankle injury helped the Bomber get into the game.	5
14	Adel	Did what was asked of him in defence.	4
15	Bris	Did well under pressure in defence.	6
16		Senior emergency.
17	NEAFL	Hurt ankle early in second quarter.	–
18		Ankle.
19	NEAFL	Bye.	–
20	NEAFL	Provided lots of run from half-back.	–
21	NEAFL	Struggled on Emery in defence.	–
22	NEAFL	Bye.	–
23	GWS	Injured again and subbed out in third quarter.	3
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1	NEAFL	Ran hard to link and gave some drive.	–
2	NEAFL	Dashed through the middle at times. Just fair.	–
3	NEAFL	Quieter performance after two good games.	–
4	NEAFL	Did well as a small defender.	–
5	NM	Ran and chased hard but only nine possessions.	3
6	Frem	Needs to back himself more, looks a little star struck at times.	3
7	GWS	Didn’t get a lot of the ball, seemed more intent on stopping his opponent	3
8	WB	Opposed to Dahlhaus and tried hard despite being shaded on the night.	4
9	Port	Tagged Boak but couldn’t stop the Port man being best on ground.	3
10	Coll	Used down back in a great learning experience for the youngster. Struggled.	2
11	NEAFL	Had a brilliant first half before fading.	–
12	NM	Tough night at the office on Boomer Harvey. Just couldn’t go with him.	2
14	WCE	Copped a head knock. Good for most of the day.	4
15	Geel	Injured ankle late in first term and his day was done.	0
20	NEAFL	Good return from injury.	–
21	NEAFL	Played in defence and not at his best.	–
22	NEAFL	Found it hard in such a young defensive group.	–